Darlene Wilma Shear

On December 23, 2022, Darlene Shear passed away peacefully at the age of 89. Her final days were spent at the Sanford Hospice House in Fargo, North Dakota, after a severe fall with a head injury. Darlene was born to Walter and Beata Hink on July 2, 1933. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at St. James Lutheran, a small country church near Parkers Prairie, Minnesota. On July 5, 1950, she married Alfred Shear, making their home in Fargo, North Dakota. She was blessed with six wonderful children. As a stay-at-home mom, her job description included nurse, accountant, child psychologist, chef, seamstress, caregiver, teacher, and so much more. Her interests over the years included crocheting, reading, puzzles, and Bible studies. She was the biggest supporter of her husband and her family. Darlene was the matriarch of her family, keeping them all connected throughout the years. She was always available for a listening ear, a heartfelt conversation, and a comforting hug. Darlene was steadfast in her faith, she lived simply, and she loved her family deeply.

She completed her journey to her eternal home just in time for Christmas, where she was happily greeted by her husband; her parents; her son, Jim; her siblings and in-laws – Roger Hink, Elvera (Raymond) Brockopp, and Gladys (Lloyd) Dawson; and many other relatives and friends. She is survived by her daughters – Phyllis (Jon) Hanson, Diane (Ken) Rheault, Kathleen (Tim) Bishoff, Janet (Dick) Fedje, and Jody (Craig) Talley. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren: Jeremy (Angela) Hanson, Laura (Phil) Hatcher, Kari (Kurt Datz) Hanson, Ben (Tess Varner) Rheault, Dan (Taylor) Rheault, Angela Bishoff, Katie (Andy) Bolland, Tom (Richelle) Bishoff, Jacob Fedje, Arika (Jack) Brodshaug, Brianne (Jordan) Lee, Landon (Kayla Dease) Fedje, Taylor Blakeway, Matt (Karlee Halvorson) Talley, Ashlie (Sean) Kunkel; as well as 17 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; her sister-in-law, Adeline Hink; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be at 2:00 PM Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Fargo, with visitation one hour before the service (live streamed on the funeral home website).

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Lutheran World Relief and St. Jude.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center. To sign the online guest book, please visit our website at www.boulgerfuneralhome.com